CITY
COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
December 19, 2006 – 5:45 p.m.
(Posted on webpage at 5:45 p.m. on 12/14/06)
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Updates:
The following updates were made on 12/19/06 @ 9:00 a.m.:
- Added letter from Thomas Fritzel and Bob Schulte regarding Regular Agenda Item No. 4 – Lawrence Public Library Expansion;
- Added staff memo with side by side comparisons for the comprehensive plan amendments to Regular Agenda Item No. 5 – a; and
- Added staff memo identifying particular changes in the subdivision regulations as per the Mayor’s committee to Regular Agenda Item No. 5-b.
A. Consider motion to recess into executive session for approximately 30 minutes for the purpose of discussing possible acquisition of real estate. The justification for the executive session is to keep possible terms and conditions of acquisition of real estate confidential at this time.
ACTION: Approve motion, if appropriate.
After a short break, the City Commission Meeting will resume in the City Commission Room at approximately 6:35 p.m.
B. RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:
1. None.
C. CONSENT AGENDA:
NOTE: All matters listed below on the Consent Agenda are considered under one motion and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion on those items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.
1. Approve City Commission meeting minutes from 12/05/06.
2. Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:
Public Health Board meeting of 10/16/06
3. Approve all claims. The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting.
4. Approve licenses as recommended by the Department of Administrative Services.
5. Approve appointments as recommended by the Mayor.
6. Bid and purchase items:
a) Approve bid for one (1) vibratory roller for the Public Works Department to Sellers Equipment for $41,594. Bid Memo
b) Approve bid for one (1) mini packer refuse truck for the Parks & Recreation Department to Roy Conley for $54,922. Bid Memo
c) Approve bid for one (1) one-ton extended van with options for the Parks & Recreation Department to Laird Noller Ford for $22,548.38. Bid Memo
d) Approve recommended bids for water treatment chemicals for 2007. Bid Memo & Attachment
e) Approve bid for cardiovascular equipment for the Parks & Recreation Department to Central States Fitness System for $24,495. Bid Memo
f) Approve purchase of two (2) slide-in water tank and pump units for the Fire/Medical Department from Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., (off the H-GAC cooperative contract) for $43,982. Staff Memo
f) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an Engineering Services Agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation for $216,835 for the design of the Stoneridge Elevated Water Storage Tank and site improvements. Staff Memo
7. Adopt on first reading Ordinance No. 8061, for text amendment TA-10-12-06, amending sections 20-402 and 20-1724 of the Development Code and adding sections 20-539 concerning the inclusion of private dining as a special use. (Item No. 12; PC Approved 9-0-1 on 11/15/06, authorized by City Commission on 12/05/06)
8. Adopt the following ordinance(s) on second and final reading:
a) Ordinance No. 8058, amending the franchise fee for Worldnet, L.L.C.
b) Ordinance No. 8059, amending the franchise fee for the World Company.
c) Ordinance No. 8041, a joint City Ordinance/County Resolution follow-up to the previously approved update to Chapter 9, Horizon 2020, Park, Recreation, Open Space Areas and Facilities. (PC Misc. No 1; approved on 9/25/06, CC approved CPA-2005-02 on 8/15/06 and 10/10/06) Horizon 2020 Chapter 9 - Final
d) Ordinance No. 8053, rezoning of (Z-12-80-05) establishing the 8th and Pennsylvania Overlay District.
e) Ordinance No. 8054 rezoning of (Z-01-01-06) 4.54 acres from M-2 (General Industrial) District and M-3 (Intensive Industrial) District to CS (Commercial Strip) District.
9. Receive request from Landplan Engineering, PA, for formation of a benefit district for Oregon Trail Park; refer to staff for a report. Request for Benefit District Staff Memo
10. Authorize the Mayor to sign a Release of Mortgage for Shirley Roberts, 1538 Delaware Street, and a Subordination Agreement for Nicole Demby, 1072 Home Circle. Staff Memo
D. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT: CM Report
ADDRESSING THE COMMISSON: The public is allowed to speak to any regular agenda item or give public comment after first being recognized by the Mayor. Individuals are asked to come to the microphone, sign in, and state their name and address. Speakers should address all comments/questions to the Commission.
E. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Receive report from Shirley Martin-Smith, chair of the Community Commission on Homelessness. Staff Memo
ACTION: Receive report.
2. Consider request from Marcia and Steve Riley for the use of City streets on April 15, 2007 for marathon/run event. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Direct staff as appropriate.
3. Conduct public hearing to consider the vacation of 7.5’ utility easement along the southern part of the east line of Lot 1, Block 1, Bobwhite Addition, as requested by Bobwhite Meadow LP. Staff Memo & Attachments
ACTION: Conduct public hearing and Approve Order of Vacation, if appropriate.
4. Receive recommendation from the Board of Directors of the Lawrence Public Library for a new library facility. Receive staff report concerning debt and operating budget financing options. Funding Options Staff Memo Gould Evans Final Report
Fritzel/Schulte Letter - Added 12/19/06
ACTION: Receive recommendation. Direct staff to prepare an implementation report with a timetable, if appropriate.
5. Consider the following planning items:
a) Consider approving Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPA-2006-01), Horizon 2020, Chapters 4 & 5. (Item No. 1; PC Approved 8-1-1 on 08/21/06; County Commission Approved Unanimously on 10/18/06.) See materials listed below from 11/28/06 study session.
Staff Memo Comparison - Added 12/19/06
ACTION: Approve Comprehensive Plan Amendments and direct staff to prepare a joint City Ordinance/County Resolution, if appropriate.
b) Consider adopting joint City Ordinance No. 8064 and County Resolution No. _____, adopting subdivision regulations for the City and the unincorporated area of Douglas County. (Item No. 2; PC Approved 9-0 on 08/21/06; County Commission Approved Unanimously on 10/18/06.) Subdivision Regulations Staff Memo Staff Report (08/21/06) Ordinance No. 8064 Subdivision Regulations Staff Memo - Added 12/19/06
Partial Materials from 11/28/06 Study Session on Subdivision Regulations:
Subdivision Regulation Amendments:
Comprehensive Plan Amendments:
Chapter 4 – H2020 Draft Text Amendments
Map 4-1 (Lawrence UGA Land Use Assessment Criteria)
Map 4-2 (Rural Area-Outside UGA Land Use Assessment Criteria)
Chapter 5 – H2020 Draft Text Amendments
ACTION: Adopt on first reading, City Ordinance No. 8064 and County Resolution No. ____, if appropriate.
F. PUBLIC COMMENT:
G. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: Staff Memo
H. COMMISSION ITEMS:
I. CALENDAR: Meeting List
1. Adopt the 2007 City Commission Meeting Schedule. 2007 Meeting List
2. Establish Thursday, February 1, 2007, 9:00 a.m. as date and time for TND Study Session with PlaceMakers.
3. Discuss possible early January dates for County/School District/City meeting.
§ City Employee Annual Holiday Luncheon is scheduled for Wednesday, December 20 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Location: Community Building, Lower Level.
§ City offices will be closed on Monday, December 25 in observance of the Christmas Holiday.
§ City offices will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2007, in observance of New Year’s Day.
§ Chamber of Commerce Legislative Priorities Breakfast, 7:30 – 9:00 a.m. Location: Eldridge Hotel, 701 Massachusetts Street.
§ PlaceMakers, Traditional Neighborhood Design Consultants, will be in Lawrence January 5, 2007 and January 9 - 10, 2007 for pre-charette stakeholder meetings.
§ Economic Development Study Session is scheduled for Tuesday, January 16, 2007 from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Location: City Commission Room, First Floor, City Hall.
§ Chamber of Commerce 2007 Annual Meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 19, 2007. Social hour and award presentations will take place at Liberty Hall and a reception and hors d’oeuvres will be at the Eldridge Hotel.
GOALS: Goals Document
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*City Commission meeting dates are in black bold print
J. CURRENT VACANCIES – BOARDS/COMMISSIONS:
Listed below are existing and upcoming vacancies on City of Lawrence Boards and Commissions. If interested in serving on a board, citizens should visit the website at http://www.lawrenceks.org/boards.shtml to volunteer online, or send a letter of interest to the Mayor, P.O. Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044.
Four (4) positions, held by (Dunbar, Barr, Desetti, and Waechter), expire 12/31/06. Desetti is eligible for reappointment to an additional term. Barr, Dunbar, and Waechter are not eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Marilyn Bread, which expires 03/01/07.
Contractor Licensing Board:
This is a new board that will have the responsibility of reviewing contractor licensing violations. The board shall, to the extent of qualified individuals willing to serve, consist of the following nine (9) members: One (1) certified building code official with City of Lawrence, one (1) licensed by State of Kansas as an architect, civil or professional engineer (3 year term) , one (1) licensed general contractor of employee of such contractor (4 year term), one (1) licensed building contractor or employee of such contractor (3 year term), one (1) licensed residential contractor or employee of such contractor (3 year term), one (1) general public representative (4 year term), one (1) licensed electrical contractor or employee of such contractor and be a member in good standing with the Board of Electrical Appeals (2 year term), one (1) licensed plumbing contractor or employee of such contractor and be a member in good standing with the Board of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters (2 year term), one (1) licensed mechanical contractor or employee of such contractor and be a member in good standing with the Board of Mechanical Appeals (2 year term).
Community Commission on Homelessness:
Four (4) positions, held by Marquez, Martin-Smith, Henderson, and Dinsdale, expire 12/31/06. All are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board:
One (1) vacancy for the position held by Ron Desch, which expired 07/01/06. This position is required to be held by someone in the hotel industry.
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Loralee Stevens (Target Neighborhood) that expires 12/31/07.
Historic Resources Commission:
One (1) vacancy for an un-expired position that expires 03/01/09.
Two (2) vacancies for the positions held by Robert Mikesic and Steven Ramirez that expired 09/30/06. All have served two consecutive terms and are not eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Lawrence-Douglas County Advocacy Council for Aging:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position held by Frank Day that will expire 12/31/08.
Two vacancies for the positions held by Hessler-Droge and Brunt expired 11/30/06. Neither wished to be reappointed to additional terms.
Mechanical Code Board of Appeals:
One (1) vacancy for the un-expired position, held by Frank Estrada, which expires 03/31/08.
Neighborhood Resources Advisory Committee:
One (1) vacancy for the position held by Janet Gerstner that expired 09/30/06.
Public Transit Advisory Committee:
One (1) position, held by Marc Epard, expires 12/31/06. Mr. Epard is eligible for reappointment to additional terms. Two (2) positions, held by Black and Kaiser, expire 12/31/06. Both have served two consecutive terms and are not eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Recycling and Resource Conservation Advisory Board:
Five (5) positions, held by Heckler, Stockett, Cobb, di Routh, and Dobbs, expire 12/31/06. All are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Four (4) positions, held by Hyler, Immel, Schumm, and Boley, expire 12/31/06. All are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.
Uniform Building Code Board of Appeals:
One (1) vacancy for the position held by Mike Porter that expires 11/30/06. Mr. Porter is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.